If you’re a fan of history, architecture and archaeology, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Mexico. It has 27 UNESCO cultural sites and breathtaking Aztec and Mayan ruins. Here’s our top 5 archeological sites: Palenque: The Mayan ruins of Palenque in Chiapas are our favourite place in Mexico. The astonishing, compact site is surrounded by […]
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Mexico is vast and varied. Unless you’ve time, or are taking internal flights, it’s best to explore one or two states in detail. We’re lucky to have been several times, so our top 5 are from all across this amazing country: Palenque: The Mayan ruins of Palenque in Chiapas are our favourite place in Mexico.
Authors: Carlie and Patrick – @verynicetravels and verynicetravels.com Croatia is an extremely underrated travel destination, especially in comparison to the close by giants of tourism: Italy, France and Spain. With sights, culture and food to rival any of them, and at a cheaper price, there is a reason this country is now finding itself on
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Angkor Wat is 6 kilometres from Siem Reap and is one of the most phenomenal (and famous) temples complexes in the world. Along with its neighbour, the stunning Angkor Thom, it overshadows the 100s of other impressive temples in this area of Cambodia. You need three days or more to really get a sense of
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The laid back town of Siem Reap is no longer just the gateway to the phenomenal temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. The town is the busiest tourist hub in Cambodia, but still manages to exude local charm. It’s well worth a few days stay in its own right. Here’s our top 5
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Turkey is vast and varied. We’ve been 8 times and still want to explore more. Turkey has significant ruins of ancient empires (including the Hittites, Persians, Greeks, and Ottomans), a phenomenal coast, dramatic mountains and cosmopolitan cities. You could easily spend your whole gap year travelling round Turkey. Here’s our gap year pros and cons:
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Istanbul is unique. It’s the only city in the world to bridge two continents – Europe and Asia on opposite sides of the Straits of Bosphorus. It’s been the capital of 2 empires – the Christian Byzantine and the Ottoman. Not only is it packed with history, but it’s also modern, exciting and stunning. We
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Author: Mike @mikesbucketlist. KL is a must in Asia! Here are 5 essentials ranked: 1. Petronas Towers: Petronas Towers and Park – not only should you see the view from the towers by day, but check them out at night and also from the ground. In the surrounding parks are the most climbing frames I’ve
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Mexico City, or CDMX, is a mega city. With a population of over 25 million and an altitude of 2400 metres, Mexico City is massive, magnetic and cosmopolitan. You do need to keep an eye on your personal safety, but CDMX is packed with museums and sights. Make sure you book a few days here
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Author: John Brent @johnbrenttravel and johnbrenttravel.com. When travelling having a mobile phone can really come in handy. In the past few years, technology has expanded so much that having certain apps can really help your journey go smoother. At the same time for me personally, it’s also a time to disconnect, to not log in
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